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After a hiatus owing to that-which-shall-not-be-named, Scalarama Nottingham is back with a bang. The nationwide, volunteer-led month-long celebration of cinema encourages communities to come together to share their love of films in usual and unusual settings. With 2021 marking the tenth anniversary of the festival, we run down what Notts cinephiles can expect from Scalarama Nottingham 2021…
Scalarama X Red Carpet Launch Night When: Wednesday 1 September, 6.30pm Who: Works Social Where: Works Social, NG1 1HS How much: Free Works Social are proud to host the opening party and, with this year’s theme being fashion in film, you’re expected to respect the drip and attend sartorially correct. The free event includes back-to-back screenings of each episode of the iconic Charity Shop Sue web series, Love and First Sight Vintage pop-up shop, a fashion in film picture quiz and a fancy dress competition.
Mother + Korean Food Night When: Thursday 16 September, 6pm Who: Nonsuch Studios Where: Nonsuch Studios, NG1 1EH How much: £5 (film) or £20 (film and food) Head down to Nonsuch Studios for an unforgettable night of Korean film and food, as they screen Bong Joon-Ho’s critically acclaimed Mother accompanied by a delicious South Korean inspired menu from the Nonsuch kitchen. Combining the best of the cinema and restaurant experience, you can expect a three-course meal from 6pm, with the film starting at 8pm.
A Single Man + Dinner for Two When: Friday 3 September Who: Potting Shed Pictures Where: A Potting Shed in Ruddington How much: Free
Blade Runner - The Final Cut When: Thursday 9 September, 6.30pm Who: Works Social Where: Works Social, NG1 1HS How much: £10.30
Nottingham Pre-Pride P(arty) When: Friday 10 September, 3pm Who: DirtyFilthySexy Where: Fisher Gate Point, NG1 1GD How much: Pay what you can (suggested donation £4)
If you’ve ever fancied watching a bit of Colin Firth, complete with a delicious home-cooked meal for two in the tranquil comfort of a potting shed in South Nottingham, you’re in luck. Potting Shed Pictures are offering one lucky couple that very opportunity in what must be the most exclusive cinema event in the history of Scalarama.
The second film in this year’s eclectic Scalarama X Film Festival program is a unique pop-up screening of Blade Runner - The Final Cut. You can watch the definitive version of Ridley Scott’s iconic classic in the atmospheric ground floor event space at Work Social, complete with your choice of Rick Deckard’s favourite drink: Whiskey Sour, Tsing Tsao beer or Coca-Cola and hot bowl of instant kimchi noodles.
DirtyFilthySexy are proud to present a Pre-Pride P(arty) consisting of a multimedia arts exhibition, live music performance and arts workshop designed to promote LGBTQIA community cohesion and collaboration in the city. This event will be the perfect start to Nottingham’s Pride Weekend celebrations, beginning at 3pm with the sign making workshop and progressing to live music until 11pm.
Ahead of the Curve When: Thursday 23 September Who: The Carousel Where: The Carousel, NG1 1FH How much: TBC
Spice World When: Saturday 25 September, 7pm Who: Based on a True Story Cinema Where: Bonington Theatre and Cinema, NG5 7EE How much: £5
The Terminator When: Monday 27 September, 8.30pm Who: The Loft Movie Theatre Where: The Savoy Cinema, NG7 1QN How much: £5-£6.95
Whether you were a Ginger, Sporty, Baby, Scary, Posh, or even fancy yourself more of a Clifford, their long-suffering manager played by Richard E. Grant, you can dig out your best nineties costumes and get ready to relive the glory days as Based on a True Story Cinema presents Spice World in all its glory. With tickets just £5, you’re gonna wanna go…
In the year 1984, Los Angeles college student Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) finds herself the target of a seemingly unstoppable hit man who appears hell-bent on wiping out all LA citizens of the same name. Join the Loft Movie Theatre as they present James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The Terminator, at the Savoy Cinema.
The Carousel, Hockley’s multipurpose art space, invite you to watch Ahead of the Curve, the extraordinary documentary about Franco Stevens, one of the most influential women in lesbian history you’ve never heard of. Featuring Andrea Pino-Silva, Melissa Etheridge and Lea DeLaria, Ahead of the Curve celebrates the legacy of a movement while considering the agenda of its future.
Scalarama Nottingham takes place across September. For more information and tickets, visit: linktr.ee/scalaramanottingham
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